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Author: Deborah Cater

Deborah Cater holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and is a skilled editor, copywriter, and journalist. As the founder of Italy News Online, she combines her expertise in content creation with an understanding of Italian culture to deliver accurate and engaging news for an English-speaking audience. Deborah splits her time between Italy and Spain.
Woman beaten to death - femicide rates in Italy reach high levels

Italian Justice Minister sends in inspectors over case of woman killed by ex

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian Justice Minister sends in inspectors over case of woman killed by ex

Justice Minister Marta Cartabia is sending in inspectors to see whether prompt and appropriate action had been taken in the case of a woman beaten to death in Bologna on Wednesday.

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Vesuvius eruption 79AD resulted in burial of Pompeii

On this day in history: Mount Vesuvius eruption 79AD

August 25, 2022August 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Mount Vesuvius eruption 79AD

Traditionally, 24-25th August is the date of the deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79AD. One of the worst in European history, it buried the ancient cities of Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae and Herculaneum.

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Carlo Gambino arrested in 1970

On this day in history: Mafia Don Carlo Gambino born

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Mafia Don Carlo Gambino born

Thought to be the inspiration for Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Carlo Gambino was born on 24th August 1902 in Palermo, Sicily. He became one of the most powerful Mafia Dons in this history of organised crime.

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non covid-vaccinated teachers can return to classrooms in September

Non Covid-vaccinated teachers return to classroom in September

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Non Covid-vaccinated teachers return to classroom in September

New Education Ministry guidelines for schools mean non Covid-vaccinated teachers can return to the classroom for the 2022-23 academic year. The Covid vaccination obligation for teachers expires on 31 August.

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American servicewoman kills Italian boy in caar crash

Mother of boy killed near Italian airbase calls for driver to be prosecuted in Italy

August 23, 2022August 23, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Mother of boy killed near Italian airbase calls for driver to be prosecuted in Italy

An American servicewoman kills Italian boy near Aviano airbase. Victim’s mother calls for driver to be tried in Italy.

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Meloni criticised for rape video tweet

Meloni criticised for showing video of rape in Piacenza

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Meloni criticised for showing video of rape in Piacenza

A Ukrainian woman was raped on Piacenza street by a man from Guinea. Having shared footage of the attack on Twitter, Meloni was criticised for using the rape video for political means.

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Salvini wants political debate with Letta

Italy General Election: Salvini wants political debate with PD leader Letta

August 22, 2022August 22, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy General Election: Salvini wants political debate with PD leader Letta

League party leader Matteo Salvini said on Monday he also wants to have a TV political debate ahead of the September 25 general election with the leader of the opposition centre-left coalition Enrico Letta.

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My Saga luxury yacht sinks

Mystery of luxury yacht sinking

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Mystery of luxury yacht sinking

Another luxury yacht sinks off the Italian coast. On August 20th, MY SAGA, sank in the Gulf of Squillace, off the Calabrian coast whilst under tow.

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Cotoletta alla Milanese recipe

The Food of Italy: Milan – Cotoletta alla Milanese

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on The Food of Italy: Milan – Cotoletta alla Milanese

The ItalyNewsOnline series on the delights of Italian cuisine heads to the capital of Lombardy, Milan. This is the birthplace of Cotoletta alla Milanese.

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Ativists glue themselves to Laocoön and His Sons statue

Activists glue themselves to Vatican statue

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Activists glue themselves to Vatican statue

Activists glue themselves to one of the Vatican Museum’s most famous statues. Italy’s Ultima Generazione (Last Generation) climate crisis action group want to highlight the lack of political will to addess climate issues.

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Italy passes parental consent law for sex and relationship education

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Deborah Cater
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Il Sole 24 Ore’s 2026 generational quality of life index

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Deborah Cater
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May 25, 2026May 25, 2026Deborah Cater
Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence, where a Michelangelo crucifix hangs. Lucarelli, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

The Michelangelo crucifix most visitors never see

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Umbrian plateau becomes a living rainbow

July 19, 2026July 19, 2026Deborah Cater
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Pietrabbondante: A Samnite mountaintop sanctuary

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026Deborah Cater
tourist tax revenues in Florence highest in Italy for 2024

Florence named best city in Europe by Travel + Leisure readers

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